Privacy Policy

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Parmm Foundation (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://parmmfoundation.org. Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.

1. Who We Are

Parmm Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving access to healthcare and advancing research in spinal cord injury prevention and rehabilitation. We operate under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013, and are recognized by the Income Tax Department under 12AA and 80G.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following information when you interact with our website:

Name, email address, and contact details (when submitting a form or signing up as a volunteer)
Comments or feedback submitted through the website
IP address, browser type, and usage data (through cookies and analytics tools)
Images or media if uploaded
Any data shared when donating or engaging with our resources

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

Respond to your inquiries or requests
Process volunteer applications and donations
Improve our website and outreach programs
Conduct research and measure the impact of our health initiatives
Ensure legal and financial compliance

4. Comments and User Content

If you leave comments on our site, we collect the data shown in the form, along with your IP address and browser details to help detect spam. Your email may be hashed and sent to Gravatar to display a profile image (see Gravatar Privacy Policy).

5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies to:

Improve your browsing experience
Remember your preferences and login details
Analyze website usage via tools like Google Analytics

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

6. Media Uploads

If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may extract such information.

7. Embedded Content

Our site may include videos, articles, or content from other websites. These third-party sources may collect data about you and track your interaction with the content as if you visited their website directly.

8. Data Sharing

We do not sell or trade your personal information. We may share your data with trusted service providers or partners to fulfill our operations (e.g., email newsletters, donation processing), subject to strict confidentiality obligations.

9. Data Retention

Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely for moderation and transparency.
Registered users (if any) can view, edit, or delete their information at any time.
Volunteer applications and donor information are retained as long as necessary for operational or legal purposes.

10. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request access to the data we hold about you
Correct or update your data
Request deletion of your data (unless we are legally required to retain it)

To make a request, email us at support@parmmfoundation.org.

11. Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your data, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information.

12. Third-Party Fraud Notice

Parmm Foundation has not authorized any third-party agency for receiving donations, recruitment, or conducting camps. Any unauthorized claims should be reported immediately to info@parmmfoundation.org.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.